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The Whitworthian

Whitworth 2024 grad cap in the sunset in Spokane Wash. Wed. May 1  Ben Gallaway/ The Whitworthian

Faculty layoff updates: Department by department 

May 5, 2024

By Caleb McGever, Abbey Rodriguez and Candice Stilwell Whitworth 2024 grad cap in the sunset in Spokane Wash., Wed. May 1, Ben Gallaway/ The Whitworthian *"The Whitworthian edited this article on...

McEachran Hall, Wednesday, May. 1, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Whitworth’s budget deficit and faculty cuts: Here are the details 

April 29, 2024

McEachran Hall, Wednesday, May. 1, 2024, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian Whitworth University, for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, experienced an unprojected...

Westminster Hall, Oct. 2nd, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian

Language department reduces program offerings 

December 1, 2023

Bar Rozenhaimer | Staff Writer  Westminster Hall, Oct. 2, 2023, at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. | Caleb Flegel/The Whitworthian Due to the Whitworth University’s recent budgetary...

The ASWU sentaors laugh at a joke made by Chris Clay at the ASWU event at Whitworth University, on Wednesday, Fed. 23, 2022 | Hannah Loesch/the Whitworthian

Changes to ASWU Constitution approved by student body 

April 13, 2022
The student body approved three changes to the ASWU Constitution; executive team says it will save on costs and help financially prepare for increased requisitions in the future.

ASWU budget proposal: more for them, less for you

May 8, 2019

The ASWU  budget proposal was prepared entirely behind closed doors. During the budget committee meeting, each chartered club was allotted five minutes to propose their budget, after which they...

ASWU budget proposal: what you need to know

May 8, 2019

On Wednesday, May 8, the ASWU general assembly will vote on the proposed budget for the 2019-2020 academic year, as prepared by the budget committee. Budget Committee is composed of the incoming...

Forensics praised for fiscal responsibility

Forensics praised for fiscal responsibility

February 22, 2017

The forensics team was mentioned in the school’s 2017 budget prioritization report for bringing the university external recognition and for being more effective with funds than 12 out of 15...

Voluntary resignation program saves money and offers faculty benefits for early retirement

February 22, 2017

Almost 30 faculty and staff will soon be leaving Whitworth as part of the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program, which is expected to bring $900,000 in reduced personnel expenses, according to the...

Administration continues to work to meet goals defined by 2021 vision plan

February 22, 2017

During the 2010-11 academic year, Whitworth faculty, staff and administration members outlined eight broad goals in a 10-year vision plan that the university has endeavored to achieve. Whitworth...

Minors considered for phasing out pending financial stress

February 22, 2017

Due to recent financial distress, Whitworth administrators have suggested the possible recommendation of reallocating some minors and majors, according to the recent budget prioritization report....

Whitworth to use cuts, voluntary resignations and other means to prevent future admissions deficits

February 16, 2017

Due to financial concerns the Budget Rationalization and Prioritization Steering Committee has drafted a recommendation for reduced cost and added revenue to generate $3.86 million in savings over...

Task Force Report: ‘put Costa Rica Center up for sale’

October 8, 2014

After an ongoing process to make a tough decision for Whitworth, the Costa Rica Task Force Report came out two weeks ago, followed by faculty and ASWU meeting this week both discussing the matter....

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